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Q.1 This list shows properties that different materials can have.
A magnetic B can be compressed
C very high melting point D very low melting point
E good conductor of heat F poor conductor of heat
G good conductor of electricity H non conductor of electricity
Write down the letter of the property that answers each of these questions.
(a) Which two properties from the list make aluminium suitable for cooking pans?
C
1. …………………………..
E
2. ………………………….. [2]
(b) Which property from the list explains why a lot of oxygen gas can be pumped into a very small
Container? …………………………………… B [1]
(c) Which property from the list explains why plastic makes a good material for the handle of a
kettle? …………………………………… F [1]
(d) Which property from the list explains why rubber is used to cover electrical wiring?
H
………………………………………….. [1]

Q.2 A student whistles three notes into a microphone connected to an oscilloscope.

An oscilloscope shows the shape and size of a sound wave.

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 less than
(a)(i) The amplitude of whistle 1 is ……………………………………….the amplitude of whistle 2. [1]
the same as
(ii) The wavelength of whistle 1 is…………………………………… the wavelength of whistle 2. [1]
(b) The diagram shows the waves for whistle 2 and whistle 3.

Compare the loudness and pitch of whistle 2 and whistle 3.

Whistle 2 is louder than whistle 3
Loudness -………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Whistle 2 has a lower pitch than whistle 3
Pitch -……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
Q.3 The diagram shows part of an electromagnet.

Wire

Core

(a) Write down the names of part A and part B on the diagram. [2]
(b) Write down the material used to make each part. Choose words from the list.
air copper glass iron paper
Copper
part A material - …………………………………….
Iron
part B material - ……………………………………. [2]

Q.4 Complete each explanation using these words.

Area force pressure

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(a) People who walk across snow may wear snowshoes.

force
The person does not sink into the snow because the………………… acts on a
area pressure
larger………………... so that the………………………………. is less. [1]
(b) A sharp knife cuts through cheese more easily than a blunt knife.

area
The edge of the sharp knife has a smaller…………………………….. so the
force
…………………….acting on the knife produces a larger. [1]

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Q.5 This is a question about forces. Look at the diagrams.

Which diagrams show a turning force?

Choose from A, B, C, D and E.

Diagram A
and
Diagram E

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Q.6 The giant panda lives in China. The diagram shows simple food web involving the panda.

a) Name one producer in food web.

Water plant or Bamboo plant
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1)
b) Name one primary consumer in food web.
Snails
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….(1)
c) Use the information given in food web and explain why the panda is describe as an omnivore?
The panda is described as an omnivorous beacause
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
it eats the fish and as well as the bamboo plant.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1)
d) What do the arrows in the food web show?
the arrows in the food web show energy transfer
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. (1)
e) Many bamboo forests in China are being cut down. This is causing panda population to
decrease. Suggest why?
panda population to decrease because they have loss
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

their food and shelter.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1)
Q.7 (a) The boxes show some parts of plants and the function of the parts.
Draw a line from each part to match its function.

1 2
2 3
3 4
4 1 (3)

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 (b) Complete the word equation for photosynthesis.

water oxygen

Q.8 Plants and green algae need mineral salts to grow.

One mineral salt is magnesium sulphate.

Ahmed and Sofia investigate the growth of algae.

They put different concentrations of magnesium sulphate solution into five flasks, A, B, C, D and
E. They add the algae.

(a) Why did Ahmed and Sofia put 10 cm3 algae into each flask?
because algae is a control variable to conduct a fair test
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. (1)
(b) Why did they leave flask for 5 days?
so that algae has enough time to grow
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. (1)

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 (c) Here are there results,

Complete the sentence to describe the pattern of their results.

As the concentration of magnesium sulphate increases from 1 to 5, the colour of the algae.
color of algae gets darker but decreases after
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
concentration of 4
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. (2)
(d) When the colour of the algae is dark green it has grown the most.
Complete the sentence.
Choose a word from the list.

fastest
When the concentration of magnesium sulphate is 4 the algae grow …………………………. (1)
Q9. This list shows properties that different materials can have.
A magnetic E good conductor of heat
B can be compressed F poor conductor of heat
C very high melting point G good conductor of electricity
D very low melting point H non-conductor of electricity
Write down the letter of the property that answers each of these questions.
(a) Which two properties from the list make aluminium suitable for cooking pans?
C
1…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
E
2……………………………………………………………………………………………………. (2)
(b) Which property from the list explains why a lot of oxygen gas can be pumped into a very
small container?
B
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1)
(c) Which property from the list explains why plastic makes a good material for the handle
of a kettle?
F
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1)
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 (d) Which property from the list explains why rubber is used to cover electrical wiring?
H
…………………………………………………………………………………………………... (1)
Q10. The diagram shows the particle arrangement in a liquid.

(a) Draw the particle arrangement in a solid.

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(b) Angelique puts five drops of a liquid perfume on the back of her hand. A few seconds later
Angelique can smell the perfume. This is because the perfume diffuses into her nose.

(i) Complete the sentence about diffusion.

high
In diffusion the perfume moves from an area of ……………………

low
concentration to an area of ………………………….. concentration. (1)

(ii) Explain, using the particle theory of matter, how diffusion takes place.
Diffusion takes when particles move and spread
…………………………………………………………………………………………
out.
………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)
Q11. Safia investigates the reaction between magnesium ribbon and dilute sulfuric acid. In each
experiment Safia uses 25 cm3 of sulfuric acid. She records the temperature of the acid and
then adds some magnesium ribbon.

When the magnesium has finished reacting, she records the temperature of the acid again.
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 Safia does this experiment six times. Each time she uses a different length of magnesium ribbon.
Look at Safia’s results.

Safia then calculates the temperature change for each reaction.

(a) Put her results, including the temperature changes, into a table.

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(b) One set of readings is an anomalous result.
Which set?
result of 4cm
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1)
(c) The reaction between magnesium and sulfuric acid releases energy.
What is the name given to a reaction that releases energy?
exothermic reaction
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. (1)

Q.12 Look at the table.

It shows the melting points and boiling points of some elements.

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 Use the table to answer these questions.
(a) Write down the name of the element that melts at 1538°C.
Iron
………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)
(b) Which element is a liquid at room temperature (20°C)?
Mercury
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. (1)
(c) Which element is a non-metal?
Oxygen
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. (1)

Q.13 Complete the table by deciding if the information indicates that the element is a metal or a
non-metal.

Metal
Metal
non-metal
non-metal
Metal (2)

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